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ECB Revision

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Needs are

a)

things we hope will give us satisfaction

b)

things that are essential to our survival

c)

things we would like

d)

not really essential

2.

Wants are

a)

things we desire for satisfaction

b)

essential to our survival

c)

not negotiable

d)

food, water and shelter

3.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of "wants":

a)

Unlimited

b)

Limited

c)

Changeable

d)

Recurrent

4.

Which of the following is an example of a "Good":

a)

Education

b)

Hairdressing

c)

Banking

d)

Clothing

5.

Which of the following is NOT a Factor of Production:

a)

Land

b)

Government

c)

Labour

d)

Capital

6.

Scarcity of resources means:

a)

We have too many

b)

We don't have enough

7.

The four types of economies include:

a)

Market, Old Fashioned, Current, Government

b)

Combined, Traditional, Modern, Global

c)

Mixed, Global, Traditional, Modern

d)

Mixed, Market, Traditional, Command

8.

Opportunity Cost is:

a)

The GDP or Gross Domestic Product.

b)

The expense associated with buying goods and services.

c)

The value of any alternative you must give up when you make a choice.

d)

How much an entrepreneur gets paid.

9.

Which is NOT one of the 3 questions of economic decision making?

a)

What to produce

b)

How to produce it

c)

For whom to produce

d)

The cost of production

10.

A Traditional Economy is where

a)

Economic decisions such as production and distribution of goods and services are determined by traditions and customs. These economies use barter instead of money.

b)

Economic decisions are made by government who owns the means of production.

c)

Production of goods and services is determined by market forces of supply and demand. Businesses sell their wares at the highest price consumers will pay while consumers look for the lowest price possible.

d)

Characteristics of market, command and traditional economies are combined. It protects private property, allows the laws of supply and demand to determine prices and it allows some government intervention to guide economic activity.

11.

A Command Economy is where

a)

Economic decisions such as production and distribution of goods and services are determined by traditions and customs. These economies use barter instead of money.

b)

Economic decisions are made by government who owns the means of production.

c)

Production of goods and services is determined by market forces of supply and demand. Businesses sell their wares at the highest price consumers will pay while consumers look for the lowest price possible.

d)

Characteristics of market, command and traditional economies are combined. It protects private property, allows the laws of supply and demand to determine prices and it allows some government intervention to guide economic activity.

12.

A Mixed Economy is where:

a)

Economic decisions such as production and distribution of goods and services are determined by traditions and customs. These economies use barter instead of money.

b)

Economic decisions are made by government who owns the means of production.

c)

Production of goods and services is determined by market forces of supply and demand. Businesses sell their wares at the highest price consumers will pay while consumers look for the lowest price possible.

d)

Characteristics of market, command and traditional economies are combined. It protects private property, allows the laws of supply and demand to determine prices and it allows some government intervention to guide economic activity.

13.

A Market Economy is where:

a)

Economic decisions such as production and distribution of goods and services are determined by traditions and customs. These economies use barter instead of money.

b)

Economic decisions are made by government who owns the means of production.

c)

Production of goods and services is determined by market forces of supply and demand. Businesses sell their wares at the highest price consumers will pay while consumers look for the lowest price possible.

d)

Characteristics of market, command and traditional economies are combined. It protects private property, allows the laws of supply and demand to determine prices and it allows some government intervention to guide economic activity.

14.

Which of the following is NOT a participant in the Australian Economy?

a)

Households

b)

Government

c)

Taxation

d)

Businesses

15.

As participants within the Australian Economy, the Household sector and Business Sector rely upon each other. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Select which of the following are true for the Household sector: (You can select more than one).

a)

Provide Labour

b)

Buy Good and Services

c)

Pay Tax

d)

Government restrictions

17.

When considering the functions of money, the definition for Medium of Exchange is:

a)

Money allows us to pay for goods and services because it is accepted by everyone in our economy in exchange for goods and services. Hence employees exchange their labour for money, and businesses accept money in exchange for the goods and services they supply.

b)

Money allows us to put a price on the goods and services we exchange. The price is a measure of what we believe the goods or services to be worth when compared to other goods and services.

c)

Money allows us to save our income or wealth for spending at a later date because it holds its value.

d)

Money allows us to purchase goods and services on credit, with both buyer and seller knowing exactly how much has to be paid at a later date.

18.

When considering the functions of money, the definition of Measure of Value is:

a)

Money allows us to pay for goods and services because it is accepted by everyone in our economy in exchange for goods and services. Hence employees exchange their labour for money, and businesses accept money in exchange for the goods and services they supply.

b)

Money allows us to put a price on the goods and services we exchange. The price is a measure of what we believe the goods or services to be worth when compared to other goods and services.

c)

Money allows us to save our income or wealth for spending at a later date because it holds its value.

d)

Money allows us to purchase goods and services on credit, with both buyer and seller knowing exactly how much has to be paid at a later date.

19.

When considering the functions of money, the definition of Store of Value is:

a)

Money allows us to pay for goods and services because it is accepted by everyone in our economy in exchange for goods and services. Hence employees exchange their labour for money, and businesses accept money in exchange for the goods and services they supply.

b)

Money allows us to put a price on the goods and services we exchange. The price is a measure of what we believe the goods or services to be worth when compared to other goods and services.

c)

Money allows us to save our income or wealth for spending at a later date because it holds its value.

d)

Money allows us to purchase goods and services on credit, with both buyer and seller knowing exactly how much has to be paid at a later date.

20.

When considering the functions of money, the definition of Standard of Deferred Payment is:

a)

Money allows us to pay for goods and services because it is accepted by everyone in our economy in exchange for goods and services. Hence employees exchange their labour for money, and businesses accept money in exchange for the goods and services they supply.

b)

Money allows us to put a price on the goods and services we exchange. The price is a measure of what we believe the goods or services to be worth when compared to other goods and services.

c)

Money allows us to save our income or wealth for spending at a later date because it holds its value.

d)

Money allows us to purchase goods and services on credit, with both buyer and seller knowing exactly how much has to be paid at a later date.

21.

The financial sector does NOT:

a)

Hold savings

b)

Lend money

c)

Pay taxes

d)

Import and Export

22.

The Government Sector does NOT:

a)

Loan money to Household Sector

b)

Borrow money from the Financial Sector

c)

Pay wages

d)

Charge taxes

23.

The following words are associated with which Sector? Credit, Savings, Investment.

a)

Household

b)

Business

c)

Government

d)

Financial

24.

The following words are associated with which sector?

Taxes, Welfare, Spending, Infrastructure.

a)

Household

b)

Business

c)

Government

d)

Financial

25.

The following words are associated with which sector?

Import, Export, Payment of Wages, Production.

a)

Household

b)

Business

c)

Government

d)

Financial

26.

The following words are associated with which sector? Employee, Earns wages, Pays Taxes, Citizen.

a)

Household

b)

Business

c)

Government

d)

Financial